This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is among the diagnostic criteria for aplastic anemia? a. Granulocyte count ... (Read 79 times)

robinn137

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 544
on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is among the diagnostic criteria for aplastic anemia?
 
  a. Granulocyte count > 0.5 x 109/L
  b. Platelet count < 20  109/L
  c. Anemia
  d. Anemia with corrected reticulocyte count >1

Question 2

A 55-year-old male is undergoing dialysis to treat his renal failure. Routine blood examination shows a low RBC count, low H&H, and a normal MCV. What is the most important factor contributing to this anemia?
 
  a. Ineffective erythropoiesis
  b. Hemolysis
  c. Decreased erythropoietin production
  d. Presence of cytotoxic antibodies to erythropoietin-sensitive cells


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

uniquea123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C


robinn137

  • Member
  • Posts: 544
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

ttt030911

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

The 2012 U.S. elections were some of the angriest the nation had seen. The count The 2012 U.S. elections were some of the angriest the nation had seen. The count
Lawn spread or colony count streaking. Lawn spread or colony count streaking.
Procedures and Diagnostic Tests Related to the Integumentary System Procedures and Diagnostic Tests Related to the Integumentary System
Procedures and Diagnostic Tests Related to the Female Reproductive System Procedures and Diagnostic Tests Related to the Female Reproductive System
Classification of Anemia Classification of Anemia
Soup’s On! Nutrient claims on the food label must meet strict FDA criteria Soup’s On! Nutrient claims on the food label must meet strict FDA criteria
Video: EpiPen Animation (Part 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library